Recalls › 92V026000

NHTSA recall 92V026000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings

Ford F-250 and 1 more

Reported Mar 3, 1992467,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1987 – Aug 1, 1991

The defect

A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This caused greater heat transfer to the caliper pistons with the potential to overheat the brake fluid and diminish brake effectiveness during severe braking conditions.

The risk

Increased stopping distances and inablility to holdvehicles on a steep grade results in increased risk of accident in the event ofa sudden stop or when constant braking IS needed to maneuver through areas withsteep grades.

The remedy

Add snap-in insulators that attach to each of the front brake caliper pistons. In addition, vehicles with 7.5 l engines will have insulation added to the engine compartment brake lines.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford F-250
1991198819891990
Ford F-350
1991198819891990

Notes

System: brakes; front brake lining.vehicle description: F250 and F350 trucks with 7.3 l diesel and 7.5 l efiengines ; F250 and F350 4X4 models with 5.8 l efi engines.note: ford recommends vehicle operators do not exceed the gcwr and gvwr of theirvehicles, and proper maintenance of the brakes on these vehicles and any trailerparticularly when operating in mountainous areas with long, steep grades.